The things you pointed out as far as finish,sights, etc are to be expected in a budget gun. I like the looks of the wood grips over the fat rubber grips but that's personal taste. I agree with you about snubs having a valuable place as secondary guns. It's hard to beat a snub that you can grab off the top of the fridge or out of the night stand when you need it right NOW.I have the m206
For under 200 its actually a good deal.
Finish sucks but you dont pick up a ria for the looks.
Very heavy so recoil is non existant.
Its also big for a snubby and the wood grips are a bit small so i use the plastic grips it comes with.
Sights are bad....but cant expect much. I just painted them.
For a vehicle gun .Bag gun .Takle box etc...excellent. I prefer a snub revolver over a semi for secondary options.
I think for 200 or under...great buy.
What ive seen people list for...as jose always say...no way